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Fairport in Fifteen

Audio recorded on October 13, 2011
J.T. Mullen
Chief Investment Strategist
J. T. Mullen joined Fairport Asset Management in 2011, bringing more than 30 years
of experience as a highly regarded investment and finance professional. As Chief
Investment Strategist, J.T. provides leadership and strategic oversight to Fairport’s
Investment Committee.

J.T. is widely known in the investment community as a creative problem
solver, superb listener and effective leader. Among other accolades, he was named
‘Chief Financial Officer of the Year’ in 2007 for charitable organizations by Crain’s
Cleveland Business.

Prior to joining Fairport, J.T. was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at
The Cleveland Foundation, the second largest community foundation in the country.
During his 23 year tenure, he crafted an investment philosophy that led to
substantial growth of the foundation's endowment – from $400 million to $1.8
billion. As Chief Financial Officer, he was responsible for managing both the
Foundation's investments and its internal financial function. J.T. joined the
Cleveland Foundation in 1987 as Controller and was named Chief Financial Officer
five years later. He retired from the Foundation in 2010.

Earlier in his career, J.T. was a manager with Arthur Young & Company and also
with the Cuyahoga County Board of Commissioners. He holds a B.S. in Business
Administration from Cleveland State University.
Throughout his career, J.T. has been actively involved as an advisor, board member
and volunteer for local and national nonprofit organizations. He served on several
highly visible national committees addressing community foundation issues, such as
investment practices, accounting standards, and alliances with the
marketing, technology and financial services industries. He currently serves on the
investment committees of United Way of Greater Cleveland, the Catholic Diocese of
Cleveland Foundation and CSA Health Systems.

 J.T. and his wife, Mary, are the proud parents of five children and four
grandchildren. An avid sports fan, J.T. follows many teams and players with a
statistical acumen that is impressive. He also enjoys playing golf and reading.
John M. Silvis, CFA
Director of Investments
John Silvis, a CFA charterholder, serves as Fairport Asset Management’s Director of Investments. As such,
John oversees the research of the Investment Team, determines the asset allocation of Fairport’s model
portfolios and directs investment decisions and implementation on a day-to-day basis. John provides clients,
prospects and internal staff with guidance about Fairport’s investment philosophy, process and performance.

John brings over 15 years of experience to the Investment Team and has been with the firm since 2000.
Prior to Fairport, he was a Portfolio Manager at National City Bank. John began his career at Mellon Bank.

John obtained his B.A. in Economics at Penn State and his MBA at Baldwin Wallace College. He is a member
of the CFA Institute, as well as the CFA Society of Cleveland.

John lives in Strongsville with his wife Lori and has three children.




Richard D’Amico, CFA
Manager of Investments
Richard D’Amico, a CFA charterholder, serves as Fairport Asset Management’s Manager of Investments. In
this role, he oversees the implementation of the firm’s fixed income models and is responsible for the review
and oversight of Fairport’s alternative investments and strategies.

Rick brings over 10 years of experience to the Investment Team and has been with the firm since the
summer of 2009. Rick most recently served as a market risk review analyst at KeyBank. Prior to KeyBank,
he worked as a licensed equity research analyst at Great Lakes Capital Partners, LTD, covering regional bank
and thrift companies.

He is a graduate of Mount Union College where he obtained his B.A. in Business Administration with a
Finance concentration. He is also a member of the CFA Institute, as well as the CFA Society of Cleveland.

Rick lives in Rocky River with his wife Shannon and son. In his free time, he enjoys playing baseball and
spending time outdoors.
Source: Standard & Poor’s, FRB. Bloomberg, FactSet, J.P. Morgan Securities, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
(Top) Standard & Poor’s, FactSet, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
(Bottom) Standard & Poor’s, FactSet, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Data are most recent as of 09/30/11.
Daily Data 1/03/2006 - 10/13/2011
          10-Year Constant Maturity Treasury Note Yields (Since 2006)
                      5.25                      5.26

  5.2                                                                                                                                                                                                 10/13/2011 = 2.19%                          5.2
  5.1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             5.1
  5.0                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             5.0
  4.9                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             4.9
  4.8                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             4.8
  4.7                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             4.7
  4.6                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             4.6
  4.5                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             4.5
  4.4                            4.43                                                                                                                                                                                                             4.4
  4.3                                                                                 4.27                                                                                                                                                        4.3
  4.2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             4.2
  4.1                                                                                                4.08                                                                                                                                         4.1
                                                                                                                                                                         4.01
  4.0                                                                                                                                    3.98                                                                                                     4.0
                                                                       3.93
  3.9                                                                                                                                                          3.85                                                                               3.9
  3.8                                                                                                                                                                                                           3.75                              3.8
  3.7                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             3.7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         3.59
  3.6                                                                                                                                                                                                3.53
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  3.6
  3.5                                                              3.51                                                                                                                                                                           3.5
  3.4                                                                                            3.41                                                                                                                                             3.4
  3.3                                                                     3.34                                                                                                                                                                    3.3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3.22
  3.2                                                                                                                                               3.21                                                               3.22                       3.2
  3.1                                                                                                                      3.07                                                                                                                   3.1
  3.0                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             3.0
  2.9                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             2.9
                                                                                                                                                                                        2.81
  2.8                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             2.8
  2.7                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             2.7
  2.6                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             2.6
  2.5                                                                                                                             2.51                                                                                                            2.5
  2.4                                                                                                                                                                                     2.41                                                    2.4
  2.3                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             2.3
  2.2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             2.2
  2.1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             2.1
                                                                                                                2.08
  2.0                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             2.0
  1.9                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             1.9
  1.8                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             1.8
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Source: U.S. Treasury, J.P. Morgan, J.P. Morgan Asset Management . Default rates are defined as the par value percentage of the total market trading at or below 50% of par value and include any Chapter 11
filing, prepackaged filing or missed interest payments.
Spreads indicated are benchmark yields less comparable maturity Treasury yields. Past performance is not indicative of comparable future results.
2011 issuance is as of August 2011.
Data are as of 09/30/11.
Weekly Data 3/28/1991 - 10/07/2011
          Muni/Treasury Ratios (30-Year, 10-Year, and 5-Year)
  220     AAA-rated Municipals                                                                                                                                                                            220
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Paul Abbey               Heather Ettinger

Ken Coleman              Chris Isabella, CPA/PFS

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Pete DeVito, CPA, CFP®   Emily Shacklett, CPA/PFS

Emily Drake, CFP®
Disclosures
 This Fairport in Fifteen presentation is for informational purposes only and should
 not be relied upon as research or investment advice. It should not be considered as
 a solicitation or recommendation by Fairport to buy, sell or continue to hold
 securities or other investments. Past performance is not a guarantee of future
 results, and is not indicative of any specific investment. It should not be assumed
 that the investment process and strategy discussed herein has been or will prove to
 be profitable. Diversification and strategic asset allocation do not assure profit or
 protect against loss in declining markets.

 Audio recorded on October 13, 2011.
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Fairport in Fifteen October 13, 2011

  • 1. Fairport in Fifteen Audio recorded on October 13, 2011
  • 2. J.T. Mullen Chief Investment Strategist J. T. Mullen joined Fairport Asset Management in 2011, bringing more than 30 years of experience as a highly regarded investment and finance professional. As Chief Investment Strategist, J.T. provides leadership and strategic oversight to Fairport’s Investment Committee. J.T. is widely known in the investment community as a creative problem solver, superb listener and effective leader. Among other accolades, he was named ‘Chief Financial Officer of the Year’ in 2007 for charitable organizations by Crain’s Cleveland Business. Prior to joining Fairport, J.T. was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at The Cleveland Foundation, the second largest community foundation in the country. During his 23 year tenure, he crafted an investment philosophy that led to substantial growth of the foundation's endowment – from $400 million to $1.8 billion. As Chief Financial Officer, he was responsible for managing both the Foundation's investments and its internal financial function. J.T. joined the Cleveland Foundation in 1987 as Controller and was named Chief Financial Officer five years later. He retired from the Foundation in 2010. Earlier in his career, J.T. was a manager with Arthur Young & Company and also with the Cuyahoga County Board of Commissioners. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Cleveland State University. Throughout his career, J.T. has been actively involved as an advisor, board member and volunteer for local and national nonprofit organizations. He served on several highly visible national committees addressing community foundation issues, such as investment practices, accounting standards, and alliances with the marketing, technology and financial services industries. He currently serves on the investment committees of United Way of Greater Cleveland, the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Foundation and CSA Health Systems. J.T. and his wife, Mary, are the proud parents of five children and four grandchildren. An avid sports fan, J.T. follows many teams and players with a statistical acumen that is impressive. He also enjoys playing golf and reading.
  • 3. John M. Silvis, CFA Director of Investments John Silvis, a CFA charterholder, serves as Fairport Asset Management’s Director of Investments. As such, John oversees the research of the Investment Team, determines the asset allocation of Fairport’s model portfolios and directs investment decisions and implementation on a day-to-day basis. John provides clients, prospects and internal staff with guidance about Fairport’s investment philosophy, process and performance. John brings over 15 years of experience to the Investment Team and has been with the firm since 2000. Prior to Fairport, he was a Portfolio Manager at National City Bank. John began his career at Mellon Bank. John obtained his B.A. in Economics at Penn State and his MBA at Baldwin Wallace College. He is a member of the CFA Institute, as well as the CFA Society of Cleveland. John lives in Strongsville with his wife Lori and has three children. Richard D’Amico, CFA Manager of Investments Richard D’Amico, a CFA charterholder, serves as Fairport Asset Management’s Manager of Investments. In this role, he oversees the implementation of the firm’s fixed income models and is responsible for the review and oversight of Fairport’s alternative investments and strategies. Rick brings over 10 years of experience to the Investment Team and has been with the firm since the summer of 2009. Rick most recently served as a market risk review analyst at KeyBank. Prior to KeyBank, he worked as a licensed equity research analyst at Great Lakes Capital Partners, LTD, covering regional bank and thrift companies. He is a graduate of Mount Union College where he obtained his B.A. in Business Administration with a Finance concentration. He is also a member of the CFA Institute, as well as the CFA Society of Cleveland. Rick lives in Rocky River with his wife Shannon and son. In his free time, he enjoys playing baseball and spending time outdoors.
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  • 8. Source: Standard & Poor’s, FRB. Bloomberg, FactSet, J.P. Morgan Securities, J.P. Morgan Asset Management (Top) Standard & Poor’s, FactSet, J.P. Morgan Asset Management (Bottom) Standard & Poor’s, FactSet, J.P. Morgan Asset Management Data are most recent as of 09/30/11.
  • 9. Daily Data 1/03/2006 - 10/13/2011 10-Year Constant Maturity Treasury Note Yields (Since 2006) 5.25 5.26 5.2 10/13/2011 = 2.19% 5.2 5.1 5.1 5.0 5.0 4.9 4.9 4.8 4.8 4.7 4.7 4.6 4.6 4.5 4.5 4.4 4.43 4.4 4.3 4.27 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.08 4.1 4.01 4.0 3.98 4.0 3.93 3.9 3.85 3.9 3.8 3.75 3.8 3.7 3.7 3.59 3.6 3.53 3.6 3.5 3.51 3.5 3.4 3.41 3.4 3.3 3.34 3.3 3.22 3.2 3.21 3.22 3.2 3.1 3.07 3.1 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.9 2.81 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.51 2.5 2.4 2.41 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.1 2.1 2.08 2.0 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.72 J M M J S N J M M J S N J M M J S N J M M J S N J M M J S N J M M J S (B0151) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Copyright 2011 Ned Davis Research, Inc. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. All Rights Reserved. See NDR Disclaimer at www.ndr.com/copyright.html . For data vendor disclaimers refer to www.ndr.com/vendorinfo/ .
  • 10. Source: U.S. Treasury, J.P. Morgan, J.P. Morgan Asset Management . Default rates are defined as the par value percentage of the total market trading at or below 50% of par value and include any Chapter 11 filing, prepackaged filing or missed interest payments. Spreads indicated are benchmark yields less comparable maturity Treasury yields. Past performance is not indicative of comparable future results. 2011 issuance is as of August 2011. Data are as of 09/30/11.
  • 11. Weekly Data 3/28/1991 - 10/07/2011 Muni/Treasury Ratios (30-Year, 10-Year, and 5-Year) 220 AAA-rated Municipals 220 30-Year M Yield / 30-Year Treasury Yield uni 200 200 180 180 160 160 140 140 120 120 100 100 190 10-Year M Yield / 10-Year Treasury Yield uni 190 180 180 170 170 160 160 150 150 140 140 130 130 120 120 110 110 100 100 90 90 80 80 5-Year M Yield / 5-Year Treasury Yield uni 200 200 180 180 160 160 140 140 120 120 100 100 80 80 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 (B470A) Copyright 2011 Ned Davis Research, Inc. Further distribution prohibited without prior permission. All Rights Reserved. See NDR Disclaimer at www.ndr.com/copyright.html . For data vendor disclaimers refer to www.ndr.com/vendorinfo/ .
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  • 13. Senior Relationship Team Paul Abbey Heather Ettinger Ken Coleman Chris Isabella, CPA/PFS Andrew Connors, CFP® Tom Seifert, CPA/PFS Pete DeVito, CPA, CFP® Emily Shacklett, CPA/PFS Emily Drake, CFP®
  • 14. Disclosures This Fairport in Fifteen presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as research or investment advice. It should not be considered as a solicitation or recommendation by Fairport to buy, sell or continue to hold securities or other investments. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results, and is not indicative of any specific investment. It should not be assumed that the investment process and strategy discussed herein has been or will prove to be profitable. Diversification and strategic asset allocation do not assure profit or protect against loss in declining markets. Audio recorded on October 13, 2011.